THE LOST BOYS Previews — Page 10

For those who have seen the show…I’m debating between Row D 105/107 and Row H 106/108. (Front mezz is also available and I’m sure would be a great view but don’t think I could handle the tight legroom - I’m only 5’11” but from what I’ve heard the legroom is ridiculous).

We generally like being close to see the actors faces, but don’t want to miss anything in such a “big production”.

Im going in June and could always wait for more seats to become available during the week of, but would really like to just lock something in now.

Any recommendations?

Thanks!

CoffeeBreak said: "The show starts witha knock off of theStranger Things jump scare noise. (audience laughs at each other) . It is thenfollowed by the opening of Bat Boy. "

I’ve heard multiple people talk about the show-starting jump scare. Could you please elaborate on that? (What actually happens/is heard? When does it happen?) - Thanks

I went in with little info or expectations — I’d never heard of the movie (my apologies to the legendary Joel Schumacher) and knowing it was about vampires made me less excited. I was so, so pleasantly surprised! I had a great time and will be back post-opening.

Michael Arden is directing the hell out of it and the praise for the set and staging is very earned. It feels like a huge, real Broadway Show, and after seeing weak Beaches earlier this week, I was so glad to be entertained. Really impressive voices across the cast and I enjoyed the score more than I guess others have — I’ll have the cast recording in the rotation when it comes out.

I understand the comments about the tone being uneven, but honestly wasn’t a huge deal for me, and not something I feel like most people would walk of the theatre thinking about.

If this show doesn’t succeed (and I very much hope it DOES now that I’ve seen it), I’d place the blame on the marketing. The main images they’re using, of just a hand coming out of the dark and the bland Lord of the Rings-esque font logo, are not interesting or selling how thrilling this show is. I guess the movie is doing a lot of the lifting as far as getting people in the door, but you absolutely don’t have to be a fan of the movie to love it, and I hope they do more to market it to a broader audience. If they can get the crowds that have fallen in love with The Outsiders and Stranger Things: The First Shadow (and to a lesser extent, Rocky Horror and Little Shop) in the door, I feel like they’ll have a hit.

DiscoCrows said: "regarding the finale:

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I was there last night and felt the same way — it needs like a crazy guitar solo or a moment of slow motion, something to heighten the impact of the moment. I’m glad to know they’re still working on it; it feels fixable, and doing so will strengthen the cool things they’re already doing

kboboy said: "For those who have seen the show…I’m debating between Row D 105/107 andRow H 106/108. (Front mezz is also available and I’m sure would be a great view but don’t think I could handle the tight legroom - I’m only 5’11” butfrom what I’ve heard the legroom is ridiculous).

We generally like being close to see the actors faces, but don’t want to miss anything in such a “big production”.

Im going in June and could always wait for more seats to become available during the week of, but would really like to just lock something in now.
Any recommendations?

Thanks!"

I like being close and seeing faces too, but I think row D would be too close for this show. Row H orchestra should be better. I sat in row A front mezz and thought it was perfect. Btw I'm 6'2.

hayden6 said: "

Michael Arden is directingthe hell out of it and the praise for the set and staging is very earned. Really impressive voices across the cast and I enjoyed the score more than I guess others have ..."

The physical / set / visual production is great. The direction of the material itself, music (with writers), tone, some of the actors performances, construct (with writers) is lacking and covered by high money tech. Direction of a new musical is much more than the physical visual show.

it's music video but the repetitive elevators/scene changes and choices of when and how long flying occurs gets old. (agree, with previous poster, that watching where the wires are in the light and the clipping and unclipping of harnesses become more interesting).

The music is on par with Beaches. The better music (and complete shows) are in Two Strangers, Schmigadoon and Titanique (the latter two not eligible for music). Two Strangers & the score from Death of Salesman are the highlights of the season for me.

Updated On: 4/11/26 at 01:36 PM

I get your point a bit. I will say the choice of band/music is just so baffling for this. They attempt some form of tone with "I've Gotta Have You" but then it turns to either silly standard musical theater or angsty modern church music sounds. It just does not fit the bill and the show fights itself no matter what they cut (although less than a week to do that now). "Wild" is decent but primarily because it is sung by two great voices who elevate it. The rest is bland. The tone, structure and collaboration with the writers that Arden chose don't meet the IP. That's part of the direction on this (especially when its "director choice" - as the job is not production or set designer only. That's a 1/4 of the gig on a new musical - which is why, although smaller, Two Strangers just coheres better (even titanique and Schmigadoon do this better than LB).

Beaches has a decent number or two (and yes, God Bless Girlfriends should have been cut long ago - as "Be Kind Rewind" from LB should've also. again on par with each other). It's not a great music season for Broadway. I'd easily vote Two Strangers for Best Score and Musical - it at least coheres if not perfect. The second best score of the season is Death of a Salesman. Bigger isn't always better in this case of music and revival.

Updated On: 4/11/26 at 11:29 PM

CJRochester said: "kboboy said: "For those who have seen the show…I’m debating between Row D 105/107 andRow H 106/108. (Front mezz is also available and I’m sure would be a great view but don’t think I could handle the tight legroom - I’m only 5’11” butfrom what I’ve heard the legroom is ridiculous).

We generally like being close to see the actors faces, but don’t want to miss anything in such a “big production”.

Im going in June and could always wait for more seats to become available during the week of, but would really like to just lock something in now.
Any recommendations?

Thanks!"

I like being close and seeing faces too, but I think row D would betoo close for this show. Row H orchestra should be better. I sat in row A front mezz and thought it was perfect. Btw I'm 6'2.

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Thank you for the reply!

I’m guessing Mezz row A is not as bad as row AA…from what I’ve read AA is comically tight.

Were you still close enough to really see the actors faces (I’ve never been to the Palace Theatre) and if seeing it again would you choose the same seats or somewhere else?

Thanks!

kboboy said: "CJRochester said: "kboboy said: "For those who have seen the show…I’m debating between Row D 105/107 andRow H 106/108. (Front mezz is also available and I’m sure would be a great view but don’t think I could handle the tight legroom - I’m only 5’11” butfrom what I’ve heard the legroom is ridiculous).

We generally like being close to see the actors faces, but don’t want to miss anything in such a “big production”.

Im going in June and could always wait for more seats to become available during the week of, but would really like to just lock something in now.
Any recommendations?

Thanks!"

I like being close and seeing faces too, but I think row D would betoo close for this show. Row H orchestra should be better. I sat in row A front mezz and thought it was perfect. Btw I'm 6'2.

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Thank you for the reply!

I’m guessing Mezz row A is not as badas row AA…from what I’ve read AA is comically tight.

Were youstill close enough to really see the actors faces (I’ve never been to the Palace Theatre) andif seeing it again would you choose the same seats or somewhere else?

Thanks!"

I sat in row B front mezz in the seat that was marked limited legroom. I found it to be not the case at all. The seat itself is much roomier than in other theaters, so I was able to spread my knees a bit and even had a large work laptop tote in front of me. Had zero issues being comfortable. I'm about 5'7.

Updated On: 4/12/26 at 04:38 PM

DiscoCrows said: "Reddit is saying the post-bows scene has been cut."

A blessing

I’d never heard of the movie (my apologies to the legendary Joel Schumacher)

This comment almost made me spit out my coffee. Joel Schumacher is among my five least favorite movie directors of all time. But to each his own. Just feeling a little snarky this morning, but mean no harm. Please continue.....

EvanstonDad said: "I’d never heard of the movie (my apologies to the legendary JoelSchumacher)

This comment almost made me spit out my coffee. Joel Schumacher is among my five least favorite movie directors of all time. But to each his own. Just feeling a little snarky this morning, but mean no harm. Please continue.....

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Joel is amazing! Lost Boys (his best film), Phantom, The Wiz (screenplay) let’s not talk about Batman and Robin

Shoshana just posted on her Instagram story that she debuted a new song for Lucy tonight. Anyone have any insight?

Jordan Catalano said: "corninthesky said: "Shoshana just posted on her Instagram story that she debuted a new song for Lucy tonight. Anyone have any insight?"

I love her but the last thing that show needs is another song for that character."

I assumed this meant they replaced Be Kind, Rewind. If you’re right…. yikes. Waiting with bated breath lol.